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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 314.94 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 314.94 and 101.78 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 314.94 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/314.94 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 314.94 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 32,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054.59/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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