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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 316.53 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 316.53 and 204.09 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 316.53 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/316.53 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 316.53 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 64,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,600.61/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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