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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 385 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 385 and 210 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 385 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/385 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 385 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 80,850
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,850/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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