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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 289.38 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 289.38 and 197.36 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 289.38 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/289.38 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 289.38 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 57,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,112.42/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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