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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 393.58 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 393.58 and 210.86 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 393.58 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/393.58 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 393.58 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 82,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,992.86/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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