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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.01, 424.14 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.01, 424.14 and 210.20 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.01 : 424.14 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.01/424.14 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.01x = 424.14 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.01x = 89,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,152.11/283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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