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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.43, 315.22 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.43, 315.22 and 138.07 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.43 : 315.22 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.43/315.22 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.43x = 315.22 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.43x = 43,522.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,522.43/210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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