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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.85, 399.63 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.85, 399.63 and 211.11 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.85 : 399.63 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.85/399.63 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.85x = 399.63 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.85x = 84,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,365.89/289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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