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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 315.07 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 315.07 and 189.50 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 315.07 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/315.07 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 315.07 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 59,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704.19/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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