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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 296.49 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 296.49 and 149.51 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 296.49 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/296.49 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 296.49 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 44,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329.52/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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