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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.92, 397.38 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.92, 397.38 and 210.52 is: 290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.92 : 397.38 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.92/397.38 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.92x = 397.38 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.92x = 83,656.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,656.44/287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.55

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