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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 314.46 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 314.46 and 202.41 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 314.46 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/314.46 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 314.46 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 63,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,649.85/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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