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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 315.60 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 315.60 and 190.96 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 315.60 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/315.60 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 315.60 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 60,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,266.98/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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