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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 315.11 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 315.11 and 100.50 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 315.11 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/315.11 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 315.11 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 31,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,668.05/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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