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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 308.33 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 308.33 and 148.43 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 308.33 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/308.33 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 308.33 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 45,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765.42/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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