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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 315.69 and 205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 315.69 and 205.33 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 315.69 = 205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/315.69 = 205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 315.69 × 205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 64,820.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,820.63/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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