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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.09, 298.04 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.09, 298.04 and 149.81 is: 206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.09 : 298.04 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.09/298.04 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.09x = 298.04 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.09x = 44,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,647.13/216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.62

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