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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 289.87 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 289.87 and 196.20 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 289.87 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/289.87 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 289.87 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 56,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,872.49/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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