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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.91, 394.37 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.91, 394.37 and 211.14 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.91 : 394.37 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.91/394.37 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.91x = 394.37 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.91x = 83,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,267.28/285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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