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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 314.87 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 314.87 and 137.03 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 314.87 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/314.87 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 314.87 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 43,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144.38/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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