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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 307.92 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 307.92 and 149.48 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 307.92 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/307.92 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 307.92 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 46,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027.88/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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