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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 315.35 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 315.35 and 149.79 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 315.35 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/315.35 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 315.35 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 47,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235.53/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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