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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 400.75 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 400.75 and 211.95 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 400.75 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/400.75 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 400.75 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 84,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,938.43/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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