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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 290.67 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 290.67 and 187.57 is: 259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 290.67 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/290.67 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 290.67 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 54,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,519.52/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.04

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