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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 297.34 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 297.34 and 148.94 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 297.34 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/297.34 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 297.34 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 44,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285.82/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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