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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 296.40 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 296.40 and 149.38 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 296.40 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/296.40 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 296.40 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 44,276.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,276.23/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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