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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.98, 298.01 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.98, 298.01 and 149.62 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.98 : 298.01 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.98/298.01 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.98x = 298.01 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.98x = 44,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,588.26/215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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