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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 296.22 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 296.22 and 149.22 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 296.22 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/296.22 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 296.22 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 44,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,201.95/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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