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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.86, 315.71 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.86, 315.71 and 152.76 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.86 : 315.71 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.86/315.71 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.86x = 315.71 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.86x = 48,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227.86/210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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