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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 289.86 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 289.86 and 205.46 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 289.86 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/289.86 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 289.86 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 59,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554.64/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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