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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.27, 315.35 and 100.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.27, 315.35 and 100.51 is: 150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.27 : 315.35 = 100.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.27/315.35 = 100.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.27x = 315.35 × 100.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.27x = 31,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696.10/210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.74

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