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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 289.71 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 289.71 and 197.55 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 289.71 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/289.71 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 289.71 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 57,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232.21/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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