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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.51, 313.86 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.51, 313.86 and 148.06 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.51 : 313.86 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.51/313.86 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.51x = 313.86 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.51x = 46,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469.33/208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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