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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.18 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.18 and 138.04 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.18 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.18 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.18 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 43,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,507.45/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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