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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 314.91 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 314.91 and 137.94 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 314.91 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/314.91 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 314.91 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 43,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,438.69/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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