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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 301.88 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 301.88 and 149.66 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 301.88 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/301.88 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 301.88 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 45,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,179.36/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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