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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 291.20 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 291.20 and 200.52 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 291.20 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/291.20 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 291.20 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 58,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,390.42/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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