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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 313.41 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 313.41 and 208.44 is: 310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 313.41 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/313.41 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 313.41 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 65,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,327.18/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.20

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