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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.26, 508.19 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.26, 508.19 and 210.89 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.26 : 508.19 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.26/508.19 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.26x = 508.19 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.26x = 107,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,173.43/368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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