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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.83, 309.02 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.83, 309.02 and 149.31 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.83 : 309.02 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.83/309.02 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.83x = 309.02 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.83x = 46,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139.03/223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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