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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 314.38 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 314.38 and 187.60 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 314.38 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/314.38 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 314.38 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 58,979.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,979.05/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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