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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 310.02 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 310.02 and 149.09 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 310.02 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/310.02 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 310.02 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 46,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,220.88/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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