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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.74 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.74 and 149.10 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.74 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.74 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.74 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 45,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436.73/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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