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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 401.99 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 401.99 and 217.73 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 401.99 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/401.99 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 401.99 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 87,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,525.28/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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