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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 315.99 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 315.99 and 141.27 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 315.99 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/315.99 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 315.99 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 44,639.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,639.91/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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