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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.95, 291.02 and 206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.95, 291.02 and 206.83 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.95 : 291.02 = 206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.95/291.02 = 206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.95x = 291.02 × 206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.95x = 60,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,189.90/210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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