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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 518.59 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 518.59 and 210.02 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 518.59 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/518.59 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 518.59 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 108,912.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,912.98/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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