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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.94, 307.29 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.94, 307.29 and 149.23 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.94 : 307.29 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.94/307.29 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.94x = 307.29 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.94x = 45,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,856.89/222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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