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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.19, 1,302.27 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.19, 1,302.27 and 210.06 is: 315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.19 : 1,302.27 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.19/1,302.27 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.19x = 1,302.27 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.19x = 273,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,547.27/868.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.08

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