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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.92, 362.96 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.92, 362.96 and 210.28 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.92 : 362.96 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.92/362.96 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.92x = 362.96 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.92x = 76,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,323.23/262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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