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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 316.31 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 316.31 and 189.17 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 316.31 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/316.31 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 316.31 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 59,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,835.02/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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