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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.99 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.99 and 156.12 is: 234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.99 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.99 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.99 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 49,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,332.36/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.45

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