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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 314.60 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 314.60 and 149.22 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 314.60 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/314.60 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 314.60 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 46,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,943.87/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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