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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 315.33 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 315.33 and 142.06 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 315.33 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/315.33 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 315.33 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 44,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,795.78/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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