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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 314.24 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 314.24 and 149.04 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 314.24 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/314.24 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 314.24 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 46,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833.58/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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