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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.83, 308.07 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.83, 308.07 and 149.94 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.83 : 308.07 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.83/308.07 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.83x = 308.07 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.83x = 46,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,192.02/205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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