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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.22, 290.33 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.22, 290.33 and 187.32 is: 258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.22 : 290.33 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.22/290.33 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.22x = 290.33 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.22x = 54,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,382.23/210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.69

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