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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 405.30 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 405.30 and 210.78 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 405.30 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/405.30 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 405.30 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 85,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,429.13/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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