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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.13 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.13 and 185.22 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.13 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.13 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.13 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 58,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,553.60/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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