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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 314.06 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 314.06 and 204.85 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 314.06 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/314.06 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 314.06 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 64,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,335.19/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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