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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 313.17 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 313.17 and 148.03 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 313.17 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/313.17 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 313.17 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 46,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359.81/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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