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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.13, 315.14 and 78.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.13, 315.14 and 78.34 is: 117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.13 : 315.14 = 78.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.13/315.14 = 78.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.13x = 315.14 × 78.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.13x = 24,688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,688.07/210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.49

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