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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.30, 224.14 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.30, 224.14 and 143 is: 214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.30 : 224.14 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.30/224.14 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.30x = 224.14 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.30x = 32,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052.02/149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.68

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