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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 291.09 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 291.09 and 188.97 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 291.09 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/291.09 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 291.09 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 55,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,007.28/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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