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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 314.96 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 314.96 and 207.20 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 314.96 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/314.96 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 314.96 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 65,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,257.10/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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