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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.64, 307.29 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.64, 307.29 and 149.08 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.64 : 307.29 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.64/307.29 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.64x = 307.29 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.64x = 45,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,810.79/222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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