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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.35, 401.83 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.35, 401.83 and 212.58 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.35 : 401.83 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.35/401.83 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.35x = 401.83 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.35x = 85,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,420.49/291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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