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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 298.02 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 298.02 and 149.44 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 298.02 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/298.02 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 298.02 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 44,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,536.11/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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