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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.87, 387.31 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.87, 387.31 and 210.93 is: 290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.87 : 387.31 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.87/387.31 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.87x = 387.31 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.87x = 81,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,694.77/280.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.87

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