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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 314.74 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 314.74 and 145.13 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 314.74 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/314.74 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 314.74 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 45,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,678.22/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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