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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 307.62 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 307.62 and 149.24 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 307.62 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/307.62 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 307.62 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 45,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,909.21/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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