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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 290.54 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 290.54 and 200.42 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 290.54 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/290.54 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 290.54 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 58,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,230.67/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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