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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 307.55 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 307.55 and 149.27 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 307.55 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/307.55 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 307.55 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 45,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,908.80/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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