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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 493.30 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 493.30 and 210.14 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 493.30 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/493.30 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 493.30 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 103,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,662.06/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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