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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 315.57 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 315.57 and 114.02 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 315.57 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/315.57 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 315.57 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 35,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,981.29/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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