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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 314.14 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 314.14 and 189.56 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 314.14 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/314.14 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 314.14 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 59,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,548.38/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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