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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.54, 315.66 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.54, 315.66 and 141.90 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.54 : 315.66 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.54/315.66 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.54x = 315.66 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.54x = 44,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791.50/210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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