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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.77, 426.17 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.77, 426.17 and 210.76 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.77 : 426.17 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.77/426.17 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.77x = 426.17 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.77x = 89,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,819.59/308.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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