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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.86, 406.97 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.86, 406.97 and 211.07 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.86 : 406.97 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.86/406.97 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.86x = 406.97 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.86x = 85,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,896.07/294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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