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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 405.66 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 405.66 and 210.55 is: 290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 405.66 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/405.66 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 405.66 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 85,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,411.71/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.93

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