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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 403.39 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 403.39 and 213.53 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 403.39 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/403.39 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 403.39 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 86,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,133.32/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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