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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 314.77 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 314.77 and 148.83 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 314.77 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/314.77 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 314.77 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 46,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847.22/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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