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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 307.85 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 307.85 and 149.31 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 307.85 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/307.85 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 307.85 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 45,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.08/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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