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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 290.75 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 290.75 and 190.13 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 290.75 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/290.75 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 290.75 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 55,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,277.89/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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