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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.87, 400.37 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.87, 400.37 and 211.06 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.87 : 400.37 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.87/400.37 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.87x = 400.37 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.87x = 84,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,501.33/289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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