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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.46, 392.45 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.46, 392.45 and 210.93 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.46 : 392.45 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.46/392.45 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.46x = 392.45 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.46x = 82,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,778.42/284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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