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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 291.58 and 149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 291.58 and 149.17 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 291.58 = 149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/291.58 = 149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 291.58 × 149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 43,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,494.99/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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