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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 291.02 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 291.02 and 187.82 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 291.02 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/291.02 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 291.02 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 54,656.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,656.98/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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