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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 316.29 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 316.29 and 207.38 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 316.29 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/316.29 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 316.29 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 65,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,592.22/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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