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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 314.40 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 314.40 and 148.55 is: 222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 314.40 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/314.40 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 314.40 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 46,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704.12/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.86

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