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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 291.27 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 291.27 and 149.06 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 291.27 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/291.27 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 291.27 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 43,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,416.71/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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