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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.77, 315.94 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.77, 315.94 and 114.38 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.77 : 315.94 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.77/315.94 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.77x = 315.94 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.77x = 36,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137.22/210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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