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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.16, 434.91 and 210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.16, 434.91 and 210.13 is: 289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.16 : 434.91 = 210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.16/434.91 = 210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.16x = 434.91 × 210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.16x = 91,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,387.64/315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.97

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