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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 314.99 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 314.99 and 181.25 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 314.99 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/314.99 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 314.99 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 57,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,091.94/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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