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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 316.47 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 316.47 and 114.82 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 316.47 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/316.47 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 316.47 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 36,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,337.09/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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