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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 289.90 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 289.90 and 186.22 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 289.90 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/289.90 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 289.90 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 53,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,985.18/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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