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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.63 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.63 and 149.86 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.63 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.63 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.63 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 43,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,853.53/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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