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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.75, 395.35 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.75, 395.35 and 212.94 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 395.35 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/395.35 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 395.35 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 84,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,185.83/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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