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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 316.10 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 316.10 and 95.40 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 316.10 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/316.10 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 316.10 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 30,156.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,156.18/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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