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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 304.26 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 304.26 and 149.02 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 304.26 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/304.26 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 304.26 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 45,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,340.83/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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