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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.86, 518.67 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.86, 518.67 and 210.08 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.86 : 518.67 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.86/518.67 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.86x = 518.67 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.86x = 108,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,963.49/375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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