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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 315.93 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 315.93 and 142.13 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 315.93 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/315.93 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 315.93 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 44,901.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901.55/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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