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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 400.29 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 400.29 and 212.60 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 400.29 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/400.29 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 400.29 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 85,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,101.65/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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