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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 401.27 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 401.27 and 212.09 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 401.27 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/401.27 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 401.27 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 85,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,105.35/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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