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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 429.88 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 429.88 and 210.10 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 429.88 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/429.88 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 429.88 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 90,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,317.79/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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