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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 296.10 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 296.10 and 149.03 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 296.10 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/296.10 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 296.10 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 44,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126.30/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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