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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 429.84 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 429.84 and 210.06 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 429.84 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/429.84 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 429.84 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 90,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,292.19/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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