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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.57 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.57 and 191.09 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.57 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.57 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.57 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 60,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302.27/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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