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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 315.95 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 315.95 and 114.33 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 315.95 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/315.95 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 315.95 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 36,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,121.99/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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