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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 314.60 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 314.60 and 141.52 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 314.60 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/314.60 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 314.60 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 44,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522.19/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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