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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 316.58 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 316.58 and 114.80 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 316.58 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/316.58 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 316.58 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 36,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,342.14/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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