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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 314.16 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 314.16 and 148.15 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 314.16 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/314.16 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 314.16 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 46,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542.80/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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