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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.67, 403.61 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.67, 403.61 and 210.18 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.67 : 403.61 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.67/403.61 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.67x = 403.61 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.67x = 84,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,829.70/292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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