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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 315.84 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 315.84 and 207.50 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 315.84 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/315.84 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 315.84 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 65,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,536.80/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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