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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.25, 314.91 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.25, 314.91 and 204.49 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 314.91 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/314.91 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 314.91 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 64,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,395.95/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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