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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 401 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 401 and 212.16 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 401 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/401 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 401 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 85,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,076.16/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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