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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 407.73 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 407.73 and 212.93 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 407.73 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/407.73 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 407.73 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 86,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,818.24/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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