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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 292.01 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 292.01 and 149.54 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 292.01 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/292.01 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 292.01 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 43,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,664.97/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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