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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 309.94 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 309.94 and 148.96 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 309.94 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/309.94 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 309.94 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 46,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,168.66/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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