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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 315.66 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 315.66 and 138.48 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 315.66 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/315.66 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 315.66 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 43,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,712.60/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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