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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.14, 426.82 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.14, 426.82 and 210.86 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.14 : 426.82 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.14/426.82 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.14x = 426.82 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.14x = 89,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,999.27/309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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