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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.95, 291.17 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.95, 291.17 and 189.08 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.95 : 291.17 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.95/291.17 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.95x = 291.17 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.95x = 55,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,053.48/210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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