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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.22, 315.31 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.22, 315.31 and 142.18 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.22 : 315.31 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.22/315.31 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.22x = 315.31 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.22x = 44,829.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,829.63/210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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