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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 309.26 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 309.26 and 148.38 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 309.26 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/309.26 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 309.26 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 45,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888.00/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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