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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 315.79 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 315.79 and 203.55 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 315.79 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/315.79 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 315.79 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 64,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,278.16/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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