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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 315.10 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 315.10 and 203.10 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 315.10 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/315.10 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 315.10 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 63,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,996.78/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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