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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 315.50 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 315.50 and 187.47 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 315.50 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/315.50 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 315.50 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 59,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,145.85/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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