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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.59 : 288.11 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.59/288.11 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.59x = 288.11 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.59x = 60,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,410.90/210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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