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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 307.92 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 307.92 and 149.42 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 307.92 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/307.92 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 307.92 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 46,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,009.41/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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