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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.27, 315.42 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.27, 315.42 and 156.51 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.27 : 315.42 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.27/315.42 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.27x = 315.42 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.27x = 49,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,366.38/210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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