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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 401.90 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 401.90 and 212.77 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 401.90 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/401.90 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 401.90 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 85,513.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,513.00/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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