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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 405.29 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 405.29 and 211.04 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 405.29 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/405.29 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 405.29 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 85,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,532.42/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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