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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 307.55 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 307.55 and 149.28 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 307.55 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/307.55 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 307.55 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 45,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,910.32/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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