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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.57 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.57 and 138.11 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.57 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.57 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.57 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 43,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,583.37/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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