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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.27, 316.02 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.27, 316.02 and 138.59 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.27 : 316.02 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.27/316.02 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.27x = 316.02 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.27x = 43,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,795.63/210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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