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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.60 and 95.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.60 and 95.00 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.60 = 95.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.60 = 95.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.60 × 95.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 29,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980.42/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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