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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 315.62 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 315.62 and 149.82 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 315.62 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/315.62 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 315.62 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 47,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285.44/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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