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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 305.12 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 305.12 and 149.66 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 305.12 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/305.12 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 305.12 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 45,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,664.26/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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