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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.99, 425.18 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.99, 425.18 and 210.26 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.99 : 425.18 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.99/425.18 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.99x = 425.18 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.99x = 89,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,399.94/307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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