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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 314.91 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 314.91 and 192.96 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 314.91 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/314.91 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 314.91 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 60,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,765.03/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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