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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 314.46 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 314.46 and 203.94 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 314.46 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/314.46 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 314.46 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 64,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,130.97/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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