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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 301.49 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 301.49 and 149.39 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 301.49 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/301.49 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 301.49 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 45,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,039.59/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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