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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 315.79 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 315.79 and 95.04 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 315.79 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/315.79 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 315.79 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 30,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,012.68/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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