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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.53 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.53 and 202.68 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.53 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.53 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.53 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 64,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,154.30/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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