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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 289.76 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 289.76 and 205.58 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 289.76 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/289.76 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 289.76 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 59,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,568.86/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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