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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.01, 314.82 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.01, 314.82 and 112.43 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.01 : 314.82 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.01/314.82 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.01x = 314.82 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.01x = 35,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,395.21/210.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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