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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 315.54 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 315.54 and 149.94 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 315.54 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/315.54 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 315.54 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 47,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,312.07/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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