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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.10, 406.67 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.10, 406.67 and 212.07 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.10 : 406.67 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.10/406.67 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.10x = 406.67 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.10x = 86,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241.45/295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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