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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 395.55 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 395.55 and 212.94 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 395.55 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/395.55 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 395.55 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 84,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,228.42/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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