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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.90, 309.74 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.90, 309.74 and 148.82 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.90 : 309.74 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.90/309.74 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.90x = 309.74 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.90x = 46,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,095.51/206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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