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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 493.26 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 493.26 and 210.25 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 493.26 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/493.26 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 493.26 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 103,704.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,704.97/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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