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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 315.97 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 315.97 and 142.62 is: 213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 315.97 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/315.97 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 315.97 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 45,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063.64/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.92

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