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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 315.63 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 315.63 and 137.46 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 315.63 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/315.63 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 315.63 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 43,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,386.50/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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