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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 427.96 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 427.96 and 210.73 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 427.96 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/427.96 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 427.96 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 90,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,182.96/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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