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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.26, 399.44 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.26, 399.44 and 211.02 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.26 : 399.44 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.26/399.44 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.26x = 399.44 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.26x = 84,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,289.83/289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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