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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.35, 315.60 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.35, 315.60 and 149.95 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.35 : 315.60 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.35/315.60 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.35x = 315.60 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.35x = 47,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324.05/210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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