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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.22 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.22 and 148.08 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.22 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.22 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.22 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 42,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,087.30/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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