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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.44 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.44 and 138.67 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.44 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.44 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.44 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 43,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,879.94/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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