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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 306.20 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 306.20 and 148.47 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 306.20 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/306.20 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 306.20 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 45,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461.51/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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