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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 290.76 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 290.76 and 145.24 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 290.76 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/290.76 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 290.76 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 42,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,229.98/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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