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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 313.89 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 313.89 and 186.06 is: 277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 313.89 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/313.89 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 313.89 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 58,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,402.37/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.63

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