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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 316.65 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 316.65 and 134.21 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 316.65 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/316.65 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 316.65 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 42,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,497.60/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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