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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 296.34 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 296.34 and 149.34 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 296.34 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/296.34 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 296.34 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 44,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255.42/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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