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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.53, 406.49 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.53, 406.49 and 211.64 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.53 : 406.49 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.53/406.49 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.53x = 406.49 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.53x = 86,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,026.45/294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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