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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 315.33 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 315.33 and 100.50 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 315.33 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/315.33 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 315.33 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 31,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,690.67/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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