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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 315.78 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 315.78 and 64.28 is: 96.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 315.78 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/315.78 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 315.78 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 20,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,298.67/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.42

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