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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 315.70 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 315.70 and 149.72 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 315.70 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/315.70 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 315.70 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 47,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264.65/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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