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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 292.32 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 292.32 and 149.72 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 292.32 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/292.32 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 292.32 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 43,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,766.15/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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