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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 402.03 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 402.03 and 212.90 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 402.03 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/402.03 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 402.03 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 85,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,590.18/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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