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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 308.97 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 308.97 and 149.25 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 308.97 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/308.97 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 308.97 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 46,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,115.49/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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