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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 316.08 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 316.08 and 201.68 is: 302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 316.08 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/316.08 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 316.08 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 63,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,747.01/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.92

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