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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 314.27 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 314.27 and 190.02 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 314.27 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/314.27 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 314.27 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 59,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,716.64/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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