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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.13, 314.96 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.13, 314.96 and 112.46 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.13 : 314.96 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.13/314.96 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.13x = 314.96 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.13x = 35,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418.26/210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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