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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 315.87 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 315.87 and 94.95 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 315.87 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/315.87 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 315.87 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 29,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,989.80/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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