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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 802.86 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 802.86 and 210.50 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 802.86 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/802.86 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 802.86 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 169,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,002.03/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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