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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 316.04 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 316.04 and 137.69 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 316.04 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/316.04 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 316.04 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 43,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,516.42/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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