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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.86, 518.64 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.86, 518.64 and 210.06 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.86 : 518.64 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.86/518.64 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.86x = 518.64 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.86x = 108,946.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,946.29/375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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