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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 387.23 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 387.23 and 210.68 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 387.23 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/387.23 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 387.23 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 81,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581.62/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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