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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 398.59 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 398.59 and 210.36 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 398.59 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/398.59 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 398.59 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 83,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,847.39/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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