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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 307.79 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 307.79 and 149.51 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 307.79 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/307.79 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 307.79 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 46,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015.40/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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