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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.86, 303.30 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.86, 303.30 and 149.86 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.86 : 303.30 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.86/303.30 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.86x = 303.30 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.86x = 45,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,452.54/219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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