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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 290.30 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 290.30 and 188.43 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 290.30 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/290.30 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 290.30 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 54,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700.29/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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