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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 316.14 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 316.14 and 149.86 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 316.14 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/316.14 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 316.14 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 47,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,376.74/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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