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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 315.21 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 315.21 and 147.85 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 315.21 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/315.21 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 315.21 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 46,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603.80/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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