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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 316.20 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 316.20 and 196.88 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 316.20 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/316.20 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 316.20 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 62,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,253.46/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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