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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.90, 290.68 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.90, 290.68 and 145.29 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.90 : 290.68 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.90/290.68 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.90x = 290.68 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.90x = 42,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232.90/210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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