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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.97, 931.50 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.97, 931.50 and 210.12 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.97 : 931.50 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.97/931.50 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.97x = 931.50 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.97x = 195,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,726.78/620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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