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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.54, 315.54 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.54, 315.54 and 138.54 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.54 : 315.54 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.54/315.54 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.54x = 315.54 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.54x = 43,714.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,714.91/210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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