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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 316.47 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 316.47 and 193.43 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 316.47 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/316.47 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 316.47 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 61,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,212.24/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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