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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 398.67 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 398.67 and 210.35 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 398.67 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/398.67 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 398.67 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 83,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,859.38/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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