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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.05, 406.61 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.05, 406.61 and 212.01 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.05 : 406.61 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.05/406.61 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.05x = 406.61 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.05x = 86,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,204.33/295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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