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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 312.93 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 312.93 and 148.03 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 312.93 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/312.93 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 312.93 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 46,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,322.25/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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