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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.83, 410.73 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.83, 410.73 and 210.35 is: 290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.83 : 410.73 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.83/410.73 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.83x = 410.73 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.83x = 86,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,397.06/297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.09

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