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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.59, 399.98 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.59, 399.98 and 210.78 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.59 : 399.98 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.59/399.98 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.59x = 399.98 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.59x = 84,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,306.59/289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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