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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 314.53 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 314.53 and 141.49 is: 211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 314.53 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/314.53 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 314.53 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 44,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,502.14/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.82

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