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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.79, 361.67 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.79, 361.67 and 210.14 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.79 : 361.67 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.79/361.67 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.79x = 361.67 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.79x = 75,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,998.47/262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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