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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 316.74 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 316.74 and 146.04 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 316.74 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/316.74 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 316.74 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 46,256.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256.71/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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