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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.88 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.88 and 186 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.88 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.88 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.88 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 58,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,567.68/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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