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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 434.75 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 434.75 and 210.08 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 434.75 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/434.75 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 434.75 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 91,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,332.28/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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