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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 290.29 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 290.29 and 206.27 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 290.29 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/290.29 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 290.29 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 59,875.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,875.64/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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