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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.26, 396.14 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.26, 396.14 and 212.52 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.26 : 396.14 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.26/396.14 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.26x = 396.14 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.26x = 84,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,187.67/287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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