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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 315.57 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 315.57 and 149.63 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 315.57 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/315.57 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 315.57 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 47,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,217.16/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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