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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.14, 1,290.21 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.14, 1,290.21 and 210.87 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.14 : 1,290.21 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.14/1,290.21 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.14x = 1,290.21 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.14x = 272,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,066.58/860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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