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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 316.50 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 316.50 and 187.62 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 316.50 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/316.50 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 316.50 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 59,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381.73/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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