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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 518.75 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 518.75 and 210.16 is: 289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 518.75 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/518.75 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 518.75 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 109,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,018.55/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.98

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