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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 589.23 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 589.23 and 210.10 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 589.23 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/589.23 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 589.23 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 123,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,795.75/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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