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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 401.74 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 401.74 and 212.52 is: 293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 401.74 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/401.74 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 401.74 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 85,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,377.78/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.10

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