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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 290.61 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 290.61 and 145.14 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 290.61 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/290.61 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 290.61 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 42,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,179.14/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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