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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 290.28 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 290.28 and 197.38 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 290.28 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/290.28 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 290.28 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 57,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,295.47/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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