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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 290.40 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 290.40 and 206.96 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 290.40 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/290.40 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 290.40 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 60,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101.18/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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