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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.09, 308.80 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.09, 308.80 and 148.23 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.09 : 308.80 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.09/308.80 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.09x = 308.80 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.09x = 45,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,773.40/206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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