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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.05, 297.95 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.05, 297.95 and 149.54 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.05 : 297.95 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.05/297.95 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.05x = 297.95 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.05x = 44,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,553.21/216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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