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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.82 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.82 and 188.82 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.82 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.82 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.82 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 54,912.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,912.63/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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