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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 404.80 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 404.80 and 210.83 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 404.80 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/404.80 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 404.80 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 85,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,341.43/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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