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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.31, 315.57 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.31, 315.57 and 195.10 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.31 : 315.57 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.31/315.57 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.31x = 315.57 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.31x = 61,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567.71/210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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