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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 292.02 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 292.02 and 149.57 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 292.02 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/292.02 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 292.02 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 43,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675.97/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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