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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.69, 404.60 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.69, 404.60 and 210.26 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.69 : 404.60 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.69/404.60 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.69x = 404.60 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.69x = 85,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,071.16/293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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