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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 315.27 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 315.27 and 183.62 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 315.27 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/315.27 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 315.27 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 57,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,888.30/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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