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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.24 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.24 and 138.32 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.24 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.24 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.24 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 43,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604.00/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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