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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.19 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.19 and 149.30 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.19 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.19 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.19 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 33,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,770.17/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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