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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 290.70 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 290.70 and 145.32 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 290.70 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/290.70 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 290.70 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 42,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,244.52/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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