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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.65, 493.57 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.65, 493.57 and 210.26 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.65 : 493.57 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.65/493.57 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.65x = 493.57 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.65x = 103,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,774.51/357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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