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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 316.51 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 316.51 and 138.83 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 316.51 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/316.51 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 316.51 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 43,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,939.15/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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