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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 400.93 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 400.93 and 211.88 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 400.93 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/400.93 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 400.93 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 84,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,949.05/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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