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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.37, 314.87 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.37, 314.87 and 149.31 is: 223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.37 : 314.87 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.37/314.87 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.37x = 314.87 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.37x = 47,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,013.24/210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.48

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