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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 315.65 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 315.65 and 188.93 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 315.65 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/315.65 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 315.65 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 59,635.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,635.75/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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