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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 290.24 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 290.24 and 187.25 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 290.24 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/290.24 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 290.24 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 54,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,347.23/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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