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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 395.84 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 395.84 and 213.42 is: 294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 395.84 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/395.84 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 395.84 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 84,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,479.11/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.43

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