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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 314.97 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 314.97 and 137.11 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 314.97 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/314.97 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 314.97 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 43,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,185.54/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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