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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 315.94 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 315.94 and 189 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 315.94 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/315.94 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 315.94 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 59,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,712.66/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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