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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309.11 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309.11 and 148.56 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309.11 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309.11 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309.11 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 45,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,920.64/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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