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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 296.20 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 296.20 and 149.18 is: 205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 296.20 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/296.20 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 296.20 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 44,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188.04/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.85

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