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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 307.55 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 307.55 and 149.45 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 307.55 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/307.55 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 307.55 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 45,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,961.34/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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