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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.90, 391.68 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.90, 391.68 and 210.34 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.90 : 391.68 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.90/391.68 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.90x = 391.68 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.90x = 82,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,385.97/283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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