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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.14 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.14 and 141.53 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.14 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.14 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.14 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 44,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599.48/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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