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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 393.06 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 393.06 and 211.34 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 393.06 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/393.06 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 393.06 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 83,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,069.30/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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