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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.47, 404.56 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.47, 404.56 and 210.43 is: 290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.47 : 404.56 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.47/404.56 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.47x = 404.56 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.47x = 85,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,131.56/293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.09

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