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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.00, 1,289.98 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.00, 1,289.98 and 210.74 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.00 : 1,289.98 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.00/1,289.98 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.00x = 1,289.98 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.00x = 271,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,844.20/860.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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