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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 316.59 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 316.59 and 114.76 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 316.59 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/316.59 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 316.59 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 36,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331.87/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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