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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 427.94 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 427.94 and 211.90 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 427.94 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/427.94 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 427.94 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 90,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,678.88/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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