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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 314.92 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 314.92 and 107.21 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 314.92 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/314.92 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 314.92 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 33,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,761.16/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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