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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.95, 561.90 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.95, 561.90 and 210.39 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.95 : 561.90 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.95/561.90 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.95x = 561.90 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.95x = 118,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,218.14/374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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