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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 297.82 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 297.82 and 149.50 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 297.82 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/297.82 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 297.82 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 44,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,524.09/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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