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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 291.57 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 291.57 and 149.05 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 291.57 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/291.57 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 291.57 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 43,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,458.31/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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