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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 559.86 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 559.86 and 210.89 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 559.86 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/559.86 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 559.86 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 118,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,068.88/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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