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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.97 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.97 and 149.81 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.97 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.97 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.97 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 47,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,333.51/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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