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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 290.52 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 290.52 and 145.31 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 290.52 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/290.52 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 290.52 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 42,214.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,214.01/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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