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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 291.12 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 291.12 and 200.40 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 291.12 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/291.12 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 291.12 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 58,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340.45/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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