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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.22, 315.21 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.22, 315.21 and 121.16 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.22 : 315.21 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.22/315.21 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.22x = 315.21 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.22x = 38,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190.84/210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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