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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.03, 314.79 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.03, 314.79 and 112.29 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.03 : 314.79 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.03/314.79 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.03x = 314.79 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.03x = 35,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,347.77/210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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