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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 314.96 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 314.96 and 101.76 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 314.96 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/314.96 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 314.96 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 32,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050.33/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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