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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 296.88 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 296.88 and 149.76 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 296.88 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/296.88 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 296.88 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 44,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,460.75/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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