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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 297.83 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 297.83 and 149.49 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 297.83 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/297.83 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 297.83 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 44,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,521.86/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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