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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 315.50 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 315.50 and 181.81 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 315.50 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/315.50 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 315.50 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 57,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,360.54/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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