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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.73 and 149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.73 and 149.97 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.73 = 149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.73 = 149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.73 × 149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 46,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,750.15/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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