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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.52 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.52 and 148.09 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.52 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.52 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.52 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 45,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688.73/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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