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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 434.03 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 434.03 and 212.90 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 434.03 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/434.03 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 434.03 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 92,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,401.75/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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