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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 316.22 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 316.22 and 191.81 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 316.22 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/316.22 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 316.22 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 60,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,651.62/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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