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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 311.38 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 311.38 and 149.15 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 311.38 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/311.38 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 311.38 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 46,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442.16/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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