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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 308.67 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 308.67 and 149.99 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 308.67 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/308.67 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 308.67 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 46,297.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,297.41/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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