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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.55, 435.98 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.55, 435.98 and 210.06 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.55 : 435.98 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.55/435.98 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.55x = 435.98 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.55x = 91,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,582.48/290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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