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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 315.95 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 315.95 and 185.01 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 315.95 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/315.95 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 315.95 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 58,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,453.91/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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