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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.43, 290.47 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.43, 290.47 and 188.56 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.43 : 290.47 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.43/290.47 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.43x = 290.47 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.43x = 54,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769.57/210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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