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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.99, 310.20 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.99, 310.20 and 148.94 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.99 : 310.20 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.99/310.20 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.99x = 310.20 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.99x = 46,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,201.63/206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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