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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 313.82 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 313.82 and 148.44 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 313.82 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/313.82 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 313.82 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 46,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,583.44/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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