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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 316.10 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 316.10 and 141.59 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 316.10 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/316.10 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 316.10 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 44,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,756.82/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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