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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 404.01 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 404.01 and 210.09 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 404.01 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/404.01 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 404.01 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 84,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878.46/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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