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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 318.18 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 318.18 and 202.87 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 318.18 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/318.18 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 318.18 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 64,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,550.34/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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