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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.03, 307.55 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.03, 307.55 and 149.45 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.03 : 307.55 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.03/307.55 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.03x = 307.55 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.03x = 45,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,961.34/223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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