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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 314.72 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 314.72 and 188.92 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 314.72 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/314.72 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 314.72 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 59,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,456.90/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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