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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 290.64 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 290.64 and 195.50 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 290.64 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/290.64 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 290.64 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 56,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,818.67/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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