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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 315.41 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 315.41 and 181.40 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 315.41 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/315.41 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 315.41 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 57,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,212.89/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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