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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 315.45 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 315.45 and 137.93 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 315.45 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/315.45 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 315.45 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 43,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,510.02/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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