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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 290.76 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 290.76 and 145.38 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 290.76 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/290.76 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 290.76 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 42,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270.69/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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