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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.77, 434.47 and 210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.77, 434.47 and 210.01 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.77 : 434.47 = 210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.77/434.47 = 210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.77x = 434.47 × 210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.77x = 91,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,240.87/314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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