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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 403.43 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 403.43 and 213.75 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 403.43 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/403.43 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 403.43 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 86,232.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,232.09/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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