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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 315.18 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 315.18 and 149.38 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 315.18 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/315.18 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 315.18 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 47,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,081.59/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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