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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 315.56 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 315.56 and 195.60 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 315.56 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/315.56 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 315.56 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 61,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,723.54/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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