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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 292.25 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 292.25 and 149.65 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 292.25 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/292.25 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 292.25 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 43,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,734.86/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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