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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 290.75 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 290.75 and 145.31 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 290.75 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/290.75 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 290.75 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 42,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246.70/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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