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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 308.52 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 308.52 and 149.88 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 308.52 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/308.52 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 308.52 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 46,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,240.98/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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