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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 291.24 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 291.24 and 145.54 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 291.24 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/291.24 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 291.24 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 42,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,387.07/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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