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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 405.16 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 405.16 and 210.93 is: 290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 405.16 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/405.16 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 405.16 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 85,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,460.40/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.73

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