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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 313.73 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 313.73 and 191.04 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 313.73 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/313.73 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 313.73 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 59,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,934.02/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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