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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.77, 314.30 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.77, 314.30 and 148.79 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.77 : 314.30 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.77/314.30 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.77x = 314.30 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.77x = 46,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,762.38/209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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