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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.54, 532.06 and 210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.54, 532.06 and 210.90 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.54 : 532.06 = 210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.54/532.06 = 210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.54x = 532.06 × 210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.54x = 112,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,211.45/385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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