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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 386.16 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 386.16 and 210.32 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 386.16 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/386.16 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 386.16 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 81,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,217.17/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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