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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 403.95 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 403.95 and 210.28 is: 289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 403.95 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/403.95 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 403.95 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 84,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,942.61/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.97

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