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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 315.72 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 315.72 and 149.58 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 315.72 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/315.72 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 315.72 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 47,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,225.40/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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