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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 314.33 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 314.33 and 148.78 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 314.33 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/314.33 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 314.33 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 46,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,766.02/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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