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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.49, 290.32 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.49, 290.32 and 145.11 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.49 : 290.32 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.49/290.32 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.49x = 290.32 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.49x = 42,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,128.34/210.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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