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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.10, 296.00 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.10, 296.00 and 149.09 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.10 : 296.00 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.10/296.00 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.10x = 296.00 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.10x = 44,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,128.41/214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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