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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 291 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 291 and 145.58 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 291 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/291 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 291 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 42,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363.78/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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