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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.02 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.02 and 195.96 is: 293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.02 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.02 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.02 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 61,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,927.28/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.55

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