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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 316.29 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 316.29 and 95.20 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 316.29 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/316.29 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 316.29 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 30,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,110.81/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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