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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 289.94 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 289.94 and 195.88 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 289.94 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/289.94 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 289.94 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 56,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,793.45/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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