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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 297.77 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 297.77 and 149.67 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 297.77 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/297.77 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 297.77 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 44,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566.49/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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