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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 438.12 and 210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 438.12 and 210.90 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 438.12 = 210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/438.12 = 210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 438.12 × 210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 92,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,399.51/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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