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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 307.56 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 307.56 and 149.04 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 307.56 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/307.56 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 307.56 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 45,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,838.74/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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