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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 306.89 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 306.89 and 149.74 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 306.89 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/306.89 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 306.89 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 45,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,953.71/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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