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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 289.27 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 289.27 and 190.16 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 289.27 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/289.27 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 289.27 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 55,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,006.75/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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