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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 399.45 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 399.45 and 210.98 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 399.45 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/399.45 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 399.45 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 84,275.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,275.96/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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