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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 315 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 315 and 141.54 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 315 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/315 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 315 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 44,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,585.10/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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