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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 290.70 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 290.70 and 145.18 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 290.70 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/290.70 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 290.70 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 42,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203.83/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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