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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.59 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.59 and 64.20 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.59 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.59 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.59 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 20,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261.74/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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