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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 289.38 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 289.38 and 193.02 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 289.38 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/289.38 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 289.38 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 55,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,856.13/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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