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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.58 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.58 and 136.68 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.58 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.58 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.58 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 42,996.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,996.79/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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