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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 404.55 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 404.55 and 210.39 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 404.55 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/404.55 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 404.55 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 85,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,113.27/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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