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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 316.08 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 316.08 and 141.54 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 316.08 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/316.08 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 316.08 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 44,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,737.96/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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