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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 313.64 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 313.64 and 148.17 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 313.64 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/313.64 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 313.64 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 46,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472.04/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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