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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 309.12 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 309.12 and 148.30 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 309.12 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/309.12 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 309.12 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 45,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,841.17/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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