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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 316.38 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 316.38 and 185.20 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 316.38 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/316.38 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 316.38 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 58,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,593.58/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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