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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 403.89 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 403.89 and 215.06 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 403.89 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/403.89 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 403.89 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 86,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,860.58/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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