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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 391.62 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 391.62 and 210.34 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 391.62 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/391.62 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 391.62 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 82,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,373.35/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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