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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 291.24 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 291.24 and 149 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 291.24 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/291.24 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 291.24 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 43,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,394.76/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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