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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 317.00 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 317.00 and 142.88 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 317.00 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/317.00 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 317.00 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 45,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,291.73/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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