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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 304.55 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 304.55 and 149.25 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 304.55 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/304.55 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 304.55 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 45,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454.09/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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