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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.81, 307.50 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.81, 307.50 and 149.28 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.81 : 307.50 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.81/307.50 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.81x = 307.50 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.81x = 45,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,903.60/222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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