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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.03 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.03 and 208.26 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.03 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.03 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.03 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 60,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,400.61/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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