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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 315.60 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 315.60 and 142.12 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 315.60 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/315.60 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 315.60 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 44,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,853.07/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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