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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.93, 407.13 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.93, 407.13 and 210.96 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.93 : 407.13 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.93/407.13 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.93x = 407.13 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.93x = 85,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,888.14/294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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