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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 312.96 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 312.96 and 148.14 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 312.96 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/312.96 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 312.96 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 46,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361.89/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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