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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 308.55 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 308.55 and 148.20 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 308.55 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/308.55 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 308.55 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 45,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,727.11/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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