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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.87, 518.64 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.87, 518.64 and 210.08 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.87 : 518.64 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.87/518.64 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.87x = 518.64 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.87x = 108,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,953.30/375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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