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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 437.90 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 437.90 and 210.53 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 437.90 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/437.90 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 437.90 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 92,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,187.84/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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