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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.34, 305.78 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.34, 305.78 and 149.56 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.34 : 305.78 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.34/305.78 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.34x = 305.78 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.34x = 45,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731.30/204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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