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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.93, 385.13 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.93, 385.13 and 212.66 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.93 : 385.13 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.93/385.13 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.93x = 385.13 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.93x = 81,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,898.76/278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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