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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.10, 394.86 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.10, 394.86 and 212.63 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.10 : 394.86 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.10/394.86 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.10x = 394.86 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.10x = 83,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,956.04/286.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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