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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 506.94 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 506.94 and 210.06 is: 289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 506.94 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/506.94 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 506.94 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 106,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,487.82/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.82

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