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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 316.04 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 316.04 and 205.54 is: 308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 316.04 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/316.04 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 316.04 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 64,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,958.86/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.30

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