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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.60 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.60 and 148.32 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.60 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.60 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.60 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 45,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,919.87/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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