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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 401.85 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 401.85 and 211.99 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 401.85 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/401.85 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 401.85 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 85,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,188.46/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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