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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.56 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.56 and 137.34 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.56 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.56 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.56 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 43,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,339.01/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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