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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 315.44 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 315.44 and 152.54 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 315.44 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/315.44 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 315.44 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 48,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,116.02/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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