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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 314.86 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 314.86 and 107.32 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 314.86 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/314.86 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 314.86 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 33,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,788.66/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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