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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.10 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.10 and 202.97 is: 304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.10 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.10 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.10 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 64,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,156.22/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.12

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