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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 309.29 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 309.29 and 148.34 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 309.29 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/309.29 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 309.29 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 45,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,879.34/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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