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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 316.24 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 316.24 and 95.18 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 316.24 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/316.24 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 316.24 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 30,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099.72/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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