Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.59, 288.11 and 209.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 210.59, 288.11 and 209.68 is: 286.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210.59 : 288.11 = 209.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210.59/288.11 = 209.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210.59x = 288.11 × 209.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210.59x = 60,410.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,410.90/210.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286.87
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