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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.03, 394.72 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.03, 394.72 and 212.68 is: 293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 394.72 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/394.72 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 394.72 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 83,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,947.99/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.49

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