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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 291.36 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 291.36 and 188.07 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 291.36 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/291.36 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 291.36 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 54,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,794.62/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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