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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.99, 535.42 and 210.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.99, 535.42 and 210.95 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.99 : 535.42 = 210.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.99/535.42 = 210.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.99x = 535.42 × 210.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.99x = 112,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,947.66/387.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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