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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 315.35 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 315.35 and 100.58 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 315.35 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/315.35 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 315.35 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 31,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,715.82/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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