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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 401.04 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 401.04 and 211.96 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 401.04 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/401.04 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 401.04 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 85,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,004.44/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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