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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 400.96 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 400.96 and 213.12 is: 294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 400.96 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/400.96 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 400.96 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 85,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,452.60/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.10

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