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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.78, 399.71 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.78, 399.71 and 210.98 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.78 : 399.71 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.78/399.71 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.78x = 399.71 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.78x = 84,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,329.76/289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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