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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 289.37 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 289.37 and 205.35 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 289.37 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/289.37 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 289.37 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 59,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,423.19/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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