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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 288.37 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 288.37 and 199.86 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 288.37 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/288.37 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 288.37 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 57,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,633.63/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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