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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 313.41 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 313.41 and 148.19 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 313.41 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/313.41 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 313.41 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 46,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,444.23/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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