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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.07, 399.24 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.07, 399.24 and 210.73 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.07 : 399.24 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.07/399.24 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.07x = 399.24 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.07x = 84,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,131.85/289.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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