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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 315.36 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 315.36 and 137.55 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 315.36 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/315.36 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 315.36 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 43,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377.77/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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