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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.46, 402.03 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.46, 402.03 and 212.67 is: 293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.46 : 402.03 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.46/402.03 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.46x = 402.03 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.46x = 85,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,499.72/291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.35

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