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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 313.83 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 313.83 and 205.70 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 313.83 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/313.83 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 313.83 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 64,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,553.80/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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