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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 297.12 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 297.12 and 149.53 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 297.12 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/297.12 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 297.12 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 44,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,428.35/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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