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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.18, 1,290.25 and 210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.18, 1,290.25 and 210.90 is: 316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.18 : 1,290.25 = 210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.18/1,290.25 = 210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.18x = 1,290.25 × 210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.18x = 272,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,113.20/860.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.35

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