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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.63, 291.80 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.63, 291.80 and 149.66 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.63 : 291.80 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.63/291.80 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.63x = 291.80 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.63x = 43,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,670.04/211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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