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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 395.16 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 395.16 and 212.73 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 395.16 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/395.16 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 395.16 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 84,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,062.39/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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