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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 400.60 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 400.60 and 212.72 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 400.60 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/400.60 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 400.60 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 85,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,215.63/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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