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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.19, 531.57 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.19, 531.57 and 210.54 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.19 : 531.57 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.19/531.57 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.19x = 531.57 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.19x = 111,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,913.04/385.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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