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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.90, 290.91 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.90, 290.91 and 187.74 is: 258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.90 : 290.91 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.90/290.91 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.90x = 290.91 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.90x = 54,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,615.44/210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.96

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