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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.27, 289.26 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.27, 289.26 and 185.25 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.27 : 289.26 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.27/289.26 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.27x = 289.26 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.27x = 53,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,585.42/210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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