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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 313.59 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 313.59 and 148.57 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 313.59 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/313.59 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 313.59 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 46,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590.07/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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