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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 310.50 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 310.50 and 149.34 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 310.50 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/310.50 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 310.50 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 46,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,370.07/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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