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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.86, 302.94 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.86, 302.94 and 149.93 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.86 : 302.94 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.86/302.94 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.86x = 302.94 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.86x = 45,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418.28/219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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