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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 316.41 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 316.41 and 202.50 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 316.41 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/316.41 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 316.41 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 64,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,073.03/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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