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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 303.14 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 303.14 and 149.96 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 303.14 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/303.14 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 303.14 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 45,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,456.61/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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