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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 307.33 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 307.33 and 149.11 is: 205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 307.33 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/307.33 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 307.33 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 45,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,824.84/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.57

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