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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.17, 400.51 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.17, 400.51 and 211.60 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.17 : 400.51 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.17/400.51 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.17x = 400.51 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.17x = 84,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,747.92/290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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