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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 397.08 and 212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 397.08 and 212.57 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 397.08 = 212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/397.08 = 212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 397.08 × 212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 84,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,409.03/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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