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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 287.55 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 287.55 and 206.55 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 287.55 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/287.55 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 287.55 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 59,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393.45/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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