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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.09 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.09 and 137.03 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.09 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.09 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.09 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 43,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175.21/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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