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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 307.26 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 307.26 and 149.10 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 307.26 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/307.26 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 307.26 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 45,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,812.47/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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