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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.43, 315.03 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.43, 315.03 and 141.71 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.43 : 315.03 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.43/315.03 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.43x = 315.03 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.43x = 44,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,644.22/210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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