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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 289.62 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 289.62 and 188 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 289.62 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/289.62 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 289.62 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 54,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,448.56/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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