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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.38, 387.13 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.38, 387.13 and 210.56 is: 290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.38 : 387.13 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.38/387.13 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.38x = 387.13 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.38x = 81,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514.09/280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.73

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