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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 315.19 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 315.19 and 145.39 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 315.19 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/315.19 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 315.19 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 45,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,825.47/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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