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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 290.16 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 290.16 and 191.52 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 290.16 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/290.16 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 290.16 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 55,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,571.44/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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