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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 296.58 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 296.58 and 149.56 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 296.58 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/296.58 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 296.58 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 44,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356.50/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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