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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 393.77 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 393.77 and 212.03 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 393.77 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/393.77 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 393.77 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 83,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,489.99/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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