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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 425.76 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 425.76 and 210.67 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 425.76 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/425.76 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 425.76 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 89,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,693.00/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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