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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.54, 315.47 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.54, 315.47 and 149.38 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.54 : 315.47 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.54/315.47 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.54x = 315.47 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.54x = 47,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124.49/210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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