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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 310.87 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 310.87 and 149.33 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 310.87 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/310.87 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 310.87 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 46,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,422.62/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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