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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 296.66 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 296.66 and 149.51 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 296.66 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/296.66 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 296.66 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 44,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354.75/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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