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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 296.72 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 296.72 and 149.37 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 296.72 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/296.72 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 296.72 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 44,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,320.32/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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