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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315.16 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 315.16 and 137.92 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 315.16 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/315.16 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 315.16 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 43,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,466.87/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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