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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.49, 290.03 and 196.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.49, 290.03 and 196.69 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.49 : 290.03 = 196.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.49/290.03 = 196.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.49x = 290.03 × 196.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.49x = 57,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,045.04/210.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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