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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 315.92 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 315.92 and 196.94 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 315.92 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/315.92 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 315.92 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 62,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,216.30/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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