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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 309.28 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 309.28 and 148.34 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 309.28 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/309.28 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 309.28 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 45,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,878.60/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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