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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 316.24 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 316.24 and 95.52 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 316.24 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/316.24 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 316.24 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 30,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207.24/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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