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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.89, 316.41 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.89, 316.41 and 95.36 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.89 : 316.41 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.89/316.41 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.89x = 316.41 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.89x = 30,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,172.86/210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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