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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315.24 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 315.24 and 195.12 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 315.24 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/315.24 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 315.24 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 61,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,509.63/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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