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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 316.19 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 316.19 and 114.67 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 316.19 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/316.19 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 316.19 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 36,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,257.51/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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