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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 290.58 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 290.58 and 190.87 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 290.58 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/290.58 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 290.58 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 55,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,463.00/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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