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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.77, 425.61 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.77, 425.61 and 210.36 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.77 : 425.61 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.77/425.61 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.77x = 425.61 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.77x = 89,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,531.32/308.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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