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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.84, 390.75 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.84, 390.75 and 210.03 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.84 : 390.75 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.84/390.75 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.84x = 390.75 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.84x = 82,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,069.22/283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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