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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 314.58 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 314.58 and 149.44 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 314.58 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/314.58 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 314.58 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 47,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,010.84/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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