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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 386.98 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 386.98 and 210.40 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 386.98 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/386.98 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 386.98 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 81,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,419.10/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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