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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.83, 518.62 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.83, 518.62 and 210.03 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.83 : 518.62 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.83/518.62 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.83x = 518.62 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.83x = 108,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,925.76/375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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