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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 316.05 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 316.05 and 150.02 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 316.05 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/316.05 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 316.05 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 47,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,412.24/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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