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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 289.80 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 289.80 and 196.71 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 289.80 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/289.80 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 289.80 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 57,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,006.56/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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