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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 493.93 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 493.93 and 210.56 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 493.93 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/493.93 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 493.93 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 103,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,998.90/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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