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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.31 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.31 and 149.91 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.31 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.31 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.31 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 46,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,668.48/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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