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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.29, 400.76 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.29, 400.76 and 211.52 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.29 : 400.76 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.29/400.76 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.29x = 400.76 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.29x = 84,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,770.35/290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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