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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 313.30 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 313.30 and 148.13 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 313.30 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/313.30 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 313.30 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 46,409.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409.13/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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