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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.01, 314.88 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.01, 314.88 and 101.74 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.01 : 314.88 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.01/314.88 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.01x = 314.88 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.01x = 32,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,035.89/210.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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