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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.07, 314.83 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.07, 314.83 and 187.03 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.07 : 314.83 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.07/314.83 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.07x = 314.83 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.07x = 58,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882.65/210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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