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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 399.84 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 399.84 and 212.48 is: 293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 399.84 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/399.84 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 399.84 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 84,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,958.00/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.08

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