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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 316.50 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 316.50 and 207.60 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 316.50 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/316.50 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 316.50 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 65,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,705.40/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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