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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.20 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.20 and 95.16 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.20 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.20 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.20 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 30,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,089.59/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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