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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 315.84 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 315.84 and 149.37 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 315.84 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/315.84 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 315.84 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 47,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,177.30/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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