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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 296.68 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 296.68 and 149.82 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 296.68 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/296.68 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 296.68 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 44,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,448.60/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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