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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 290.39 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 290.39 and 203.72 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 290.39 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/290.39 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 290.39 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 59,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155.78/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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