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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 289.70 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 289.70 and 196.08 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 289.70 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/289.70 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 289.70 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 56,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,802.93/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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