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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 314.31 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 314.31 and 195.96 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 314.31 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/314.31 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 314.31 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 61,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,591.45/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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