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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.60, 403.65 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.60, 403.65 and 213.79 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.60 : 403.65 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.60/403.65 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.60x = 403.65 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.60x = 86,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,295.32/292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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