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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 316.64 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 316.64 and 196.41 is: 295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 316.64 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/316.64 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 316.64 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 62,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,191.26/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.11

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