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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.69, 1,303.02 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.69, 1,303.02 and 210.56 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.69 : 1,303.02 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.69/1,303.02 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.69x = 1,303.02 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.69x = 274,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,356.32/868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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