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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 316.17 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 316.17 and 149.72 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 316.17 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/316.17 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 316.17 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 47,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,335.39/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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