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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.63, 407.88 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.63, 407.88 and 211.63 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.63 : 407.88 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.63/407.88 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.63x = 407.88 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.63x = 86,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,319.64/295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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