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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 315.81 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 315.81 and 191.72 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 315.81 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/315.81 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 315.81 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 60,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,545.51/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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