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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.31, 315.75 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.31, 315.75 and 194.20 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.31 : 315.75 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.31/315.75 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.31x = 315.75 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.31x = 61,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,318.65/210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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