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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 291.83 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 291.83 and 149.25 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 291.83 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/291.83 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 291.83 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 43,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,554.88/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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