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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 311.81 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 311.81 and 149.96 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 311.81 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/311.81 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 311.81 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 46,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,759.03/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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