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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.22, 290.24 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.22, 290.24 and 203.86 is: 281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.22 : 290.24 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.22/290.24 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.22x = 290.24 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.22x = 59,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168.33/210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.46

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