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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 314.64 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 314.64 and 186.48 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 314.64 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/314.64 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 314.64 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 58,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,674.07/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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