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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.37, 401.06 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.37, 401.06 and 211.56 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.37 : 401.06 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.37/401.06 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.37x = 401.06 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.37x = 84,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,848.25/290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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