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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 284.95 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 284.95 and 148.49 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 284.95 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/284.95 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 284.95 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 42,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,312.23/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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