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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 315.78 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 315.78 and 149.70 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 315.78 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/315.78 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 315.78 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 47,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,272.27/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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