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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.28 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.28 and 149.44 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.28 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.28 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.28 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 47,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,115.44/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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