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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 427.43 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 427.43 and 210.17 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 427.43 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/427.43 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 427.43 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 89,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,832.96/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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