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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 399.90 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 399.90 and 212.04 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 399.90 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/399.90 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 399.90 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 84,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,794.80/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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