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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.86, 315.72 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.86, 315.72 and 137.61 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.86 : 315.72 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.86/315.72 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.86x = 315.72 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.86x = 43,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,446.23/210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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