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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 297.12 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 297.12 and 149.94 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 297.12 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/297.12 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 297.12 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 44,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,550.17/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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