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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 316.58 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 316.58 and 183.48 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 316.58 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/316.58 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 316.58 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 58,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,085.18/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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