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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 292.04 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 292.04 and 149.38 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 292.04 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/292.04 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 292.04 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 43,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,624.94/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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