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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.49, 314.92 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.49, 314.92 and 188.02 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.49 : 314.92 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.49/314.92 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.49x = 314.92 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.49x = 59,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,211.26/210.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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