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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.95, 316.42 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.95, 316.42 and 95.31 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.95 : 316.42 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.95/316.42 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.95x = 316.42 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.95x = 30,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,158.88/210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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