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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.01 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.01 and 149.51 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.01 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.01 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.01 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 43,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,658.40/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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