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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.51, 315.50 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.51, 315.50 and 181.49 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.51 : 315.50 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.51/315.50 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.51x = 315.50 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.51x = 57,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257.61/210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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