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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 307.72 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 307.72 and 149.28 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 307.72 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/307.72 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 307.72 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 45,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,936.44/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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