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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.93 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.93 and 145.08 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.93 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.93 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.93 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 42,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,207.40/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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