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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 395.07 and 212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 395.07 and 212.95 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 395.07 = 212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/395.07 = 212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 395.07 × 212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 84,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,130.16/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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