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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 292.51 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 292.51 and 149.90 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 292.51 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/292.51 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 292.51 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 43,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,847.62/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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