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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.17 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.17 and 148.56 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.17 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.17 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.17 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 46,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,821.66/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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