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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 405.26 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 405.26 and 290.21 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 405.26 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/405.26 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 405.26 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 117,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,609.20/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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