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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 404.19 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 404.19 and 210.20 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 404.19 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/404.19 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 404.19 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 84,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,958.72/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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