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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 297.03 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 297.03 and 149.82 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 297.03 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/297.03 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 297.03 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 44,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,501.03/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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