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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 307.70 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 307.70 and 149.39 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 307.70 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/307.70 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 307.70 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 45,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.02/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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