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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 310.35 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 310.35 and 149.44 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 310.35 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/310.35 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 310.35 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 46,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,378.70/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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