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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 291.09 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 291.09 and 145.44 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 291.09 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/291.09 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 291.09 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 42,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337.22/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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