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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 405.24 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 405.24 and 210.89 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 405.24 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/405.24 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 405.24 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 85,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,461.06/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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