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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.93, 405.92 and 211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.93, 405.92 and 211.91 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.93 : 405.92 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.93/405.92 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.93x = 405.92 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.93x = 86,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,015.42/294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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