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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 291.06 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 291.06 and 192.40 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 291.06 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/291.06 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 291.06 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 55,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,999.22/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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