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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 310.92 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 310.92 and 149.86 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 310.92 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/310.92 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 310.92 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 46,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,594.47/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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