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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 289.29 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 289.29 and 209.44 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 289.29 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/289.29 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 289.29 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 60,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,587.24/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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