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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 493.90 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 493.90 and 210.51 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 493.90 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/493.90 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 493.90 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 103,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,970.36/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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