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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.76, 290.80 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.76, 290.80 and 202.56 is: 279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.76 : 290.80 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.76/290.80 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.76x = 290.80 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.76x = 58,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,904.45/210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.49

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