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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.68 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.68 and 148.10 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.68 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.68 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.68 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 45,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713.59/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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