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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 301.93 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 301.93 and 149.18 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 301.93 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/301.93 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 301.93 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 45,040.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,040.03/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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