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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 315.66 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 315.66 and 145.64 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 315.66 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/315.66 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 315.66 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 45,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971.14/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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