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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 313.95 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 313.95 and 148.76 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 313.95 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/313.95 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 313.95 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 46,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,701.63/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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