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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 400.67 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 400.67 and 211.75 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 400.67 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/400.67 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 400.67 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 84,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,841.55/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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