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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.78, 425.77 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.78, 425.77 and 210.59 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.78 : 425.77 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.78/425.77 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.78x = 425.77 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.78x = 89,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,660.25/308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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