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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 288.56 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 288.56 and 189.64 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 288.56 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/288.56 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 288.56 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 54,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723.35/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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