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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.44 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.44 and 188.22 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.44 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.44 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.44 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 54,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,478.40/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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