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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 307.73 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 307.73 and 149.27 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 307.73 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/307.73 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 307.73 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 45,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,936.00/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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