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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 394.74 and 212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 394.74 and 212.53 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 394.74 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/394.74 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 394.74 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 83,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,893.85/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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