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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 314.63 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 314.63 and 149.19 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 314.63 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/314.63 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 314.63 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 46,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,938.90/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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