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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 290.27 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 290.27 and 203.45 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 290.27 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/290.27 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 290.27 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 59,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055.43/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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