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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 316.16 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 316.16 and 95.24 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 316.16 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/316.16 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 316.16 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 30,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111.39/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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