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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.07, 313.26 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.07, 313.26 and 148.08 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.07 : 313.26 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.07/313.26 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.07x = 313.26 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.07x = 46,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,387.54/209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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