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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 307.67 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 307.67 and 149.18 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 307.67 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/307.67 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 307.67 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 45,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,895.93/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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