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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 315.06 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 315.06 and 186.28 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 315.06 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/315.06 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 315.06 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 58,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,689.38/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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