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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 297.18 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 297.18 and 149.83 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 297.18 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/297.18 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 297.18 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 44,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,526.48/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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