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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 292.32 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 292.32 and 203.76 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 292.32 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/292.32 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 292.32 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 59,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,563.12/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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