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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 400.62 and 211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 400.62 and 211.91 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 400.62 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/400.62 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 400.62 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 84,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,893.38/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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