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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 303.07 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 303.07 and 149.83 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 303.07 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/303.07 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 303.07 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 45,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,408.98/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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