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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 534.28 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 534.28 and 210.12 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 534.28 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/534.28 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 534.28 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 112,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,262.78/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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