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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.83, 431.93 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.83, 431.93 and 210.93 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.83 : 431.93 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.83/431.93 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.83x = 431.93 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.83x = 91,106.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,106.99/287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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