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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 314.79 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 314.79 and 141.66 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 314.79 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/314.79 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 314.79 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 44,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,593.15/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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