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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 219.50 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 219.50 and 149.40 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 219.50 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/219.50 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 219.50 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 32,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,793.30/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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