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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 314.54 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 314.54 and 195.68 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 314.54 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/314.54 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 314.54 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 61,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549.19/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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