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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 291.84 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 291.84 and 149.48 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 291.84 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/291.84 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 291.84 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 43,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,624.24/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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