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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 315.63 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 315.63 and 142.09 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 315.63 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/315.63 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 315.63 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 44,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,845.58/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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