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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 291.06 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 291.06 and 195.48 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 291.06 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/291.06 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 291.06 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 56,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,896.41/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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