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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.25, 315.05 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.25, 315.05 and 141.51 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 315.05 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/315.05 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 315.05 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 44,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,582.73/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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