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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 290.40 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 290.40 and 145.32 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 290.40 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/290.40 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 290.40 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 42,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200.93/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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