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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 316.02 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 316.02 and 149.92 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 316.02 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/316.02 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 316.02 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 47,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,377.72/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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