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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 290.40 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 290.40 and 203.52 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 290.40 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/290.40 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 290.40 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 59,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102.21/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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