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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 291.42 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 291.42 and 149.26 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 291.42 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/291.42 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 291.42 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 43,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,497.35/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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