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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 309.20 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 309.20 and 148.44 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 309.20 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/309.20 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 309.20 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 45,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,896.91/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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