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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 297.75 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 297.75 and 149.37 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 297.75 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/297.75 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 297.75 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 44,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474.92/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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