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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.90, 493.92 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.90, 493.92 and 210.54 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.90 : 493.92 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.90/493.92 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.90x = 493.92 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.90x = 103,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,989.92/357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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