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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 316.77 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 316.77 and 188.29 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 316.77 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/316.77 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 316.77 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 59,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,644.62/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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