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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 211.63 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 211.63 and 149.28 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 211.63 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/211.63 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 211.63 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 31,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,592.13/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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