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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.76, 315.88 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.76, 315.88 and 138.40 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.76 : 315.88 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.76/315.88 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.76x = 315.88 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.76x = 43,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,717.79/210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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