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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 290.38 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 290.38 and 193.24 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 290.38 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/290.38 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 290.38 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 56,113.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113.03/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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