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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 314.24 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 314.24 and 148.46 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 314.24 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/314.24 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 314.24 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 46,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,652.07/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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