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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.90, 315.80 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.90, 315.80 and 114.24 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.90 : 315.80 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.90/315.80 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.90x = 315.80 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.90x = 36,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,076.99/210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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