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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.89, 316.32 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.89, 316.32 and 101.28 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.89 : 316.32 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.89/316.32 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.89x = 316.32 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.89x = 32,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,036.89/210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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