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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.98 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.98 and 148.23 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.98 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.98 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.98 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 46,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540.70/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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