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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 316.13 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 316.13 and 149.76 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 316.13 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/316.13 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 316.13 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 47,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,343.63/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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