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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 306.18 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 306.18 and 149.61 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 306.18 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/306.18 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 306.18 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 45,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,807.59/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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