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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 315.90 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 315.90 and 137.60 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 315.90 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/315.90 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 315.90 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 43,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,467.45/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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