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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 291.42 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 291.42 and 206.06 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 291.42 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/291.42 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 291.42 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 60,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,048.55/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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