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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 315.94 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 315.94 and 159.27 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 315.94 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/315.94 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 315.94 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 50,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,319.76/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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