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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 399.95 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 399.95 and 211.15 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 399.95 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/399.95 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 399.95 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 84,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,449.91/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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