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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 315.63 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 315.63 and 159.25 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 315.63 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/315.63 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 315.63 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 50,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,264.08/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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