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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 425.16 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 425.16 and 210.18 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 425.16 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/425.16 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 425.16 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 89,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,360.13/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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