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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 393.19 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 393.19 and 211.34 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 393.19 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/393.19 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 393.19 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 83,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,097.23/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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