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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.90, 315.78 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.90, 315.78 and 145.74 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.90 : 315.78 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.90/315.78 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.90x = 315.78 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.90x = 46,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,021.78/210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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