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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 315.09 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 315.09 and 188.46 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 315.09 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/315.09 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 315.09 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 59,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381.86/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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